Memories & Candles

“You were loved by many, considered a friend to all and will forever live in our memories as a dairy farmier who supplied milk to many growing...Read More »
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2 of 25 | Posted by: Brenda - xxxxxxxxxx, NY

“Roger has always been a special person for me. He was always around as a family friend on Myers Road. I hold his memory dear and appreciate his...Read More »
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3 of 25 | Posted by: Karen Myers Peckham

“I just found out that Roger has passed away.
He was a good friend and a good listener.
About 38 years ago we sat one afternoon and talked for 45...Read More »
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4 of 25 | Posted by: Sandy Miller - Citra, FL

“It's March 7th, and I have just received news of Roger's passing. My family and I are greatly saddened by the news. Roger was a good friend to us...Read More »
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5 of 25 | Posted by: Yvonne Capobianco - Albany, NY

“The community has lost a friend. He was a farmer, a business person, a contributor to worthy causes, an educator, and a friend to all. He had a...Read More »
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6 of 25 | Posted by: Robert Mcguire - Milton,, DE

“Mr. B., as I called him when I helped paint Dari-Deli and then worked there for him, was a great friend, not only to me, but to my parents and...Read More »
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8 of 25 | Posted by: Lenny Wallace - Jacksonville, FL

“To the Becker Family,
So many memories from the "old days" on the farm. Sitting on the back stoop eating strawberry ice cream. Swimming in the...Read More »
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9 of 25 | Posted by: Kelly Snyder Sperbeck - NY

“Sad to hear of Mr. Becker's passing...he was a true gentleman in every meaning of the word...a sweet man who would treat you with kindness and...Read More »
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10 of 25 | Posted by: Tia Proper Coleman - FL

“Bucky, John and Family So sad to hear of Roger's passing. Roger was a well respected person in our Community. My first contact with your Dad was...Read More »
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11 of 25 | Posted by: Allaln & Nancy Tillapaugh

“My thoughts and prayers are with "Buck" and the family. Our family lived just down the road and I worked many summers on the farm. Roger was a...Read More »
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12 of 25 | Posted by: Rich Hadsell - Hampton, VA

“Peace to you and the family during this difficult time of loss.
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13 of 25 | Posted by: Pete and Penny Lushkevich - NY

“Our sincere condolences to the family. We will always remember Roger with a smile. He will truly be missed.
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14 of 25 | Posted by: Barbara Acheson

“Bucy and john and family.we were so sad to hear of roger passing.our thoghts and prayer are with you.i was so happy to see him this summer at the...Read More »
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15 of 25 | Posted by: MaryAnn Allen Storm - NY

“We're sorry to hear of your loss, Dennis worked for Roger for 7 years at the Dairy Milk Plant, as a plant manager. We were always glad to see Roger...Read More »
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16 of 25 | Posted by: Dennis and Debbie Tilison - NY

“It is with great sorrow that I write this , Roger was a very good friend of our family. He will be greatly missed. Bucky you have my sincere sympathy...Read More »
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17 of 25 | Posted by: Beckie Guernsey Lacroix

“What a long and active life Roger lived, it was a life well lived. His devotion to the community will be missed as he was so involved for many years...Read More »
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18 of 25 | Posted by: Janice Rjaca - Speculator, NY

“Mr.Becker was a very special man,kind,loving,giving and never forgot who you were.He will greatly missed by us. God Bless his family and so sorry to...Read More »
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21 of 25 | Posted by: bob and connie costello - NY

“Deepest sympathy to you all. He will be greatly missed by all in the community.
Clifford and Beverly Jock
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22 of 25 | Posted by: Beverly Jock - Warnerville, NY

“I'm so sorry to hear of Rogers passing. My first day of work at Dairy Deli was memorable because of Roger. He came into the store, said good...Read More »
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24 of 25 | Posted by: Gail Benson - York, ME

“So sorry to hear of his passing...I knew him all of my life. I have fond memories of our milk being delivered from Mountain Dairy and Dairy Deli,...Read More »
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25 of 25 | Posted by: Kay Thorington - Rogersville, TN

Cobleskill- RogerF. Becker, 94, of Myers Road, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness.

Born December 29, 1918 at the Schuyler Lake Farm in Cobleskill, he was the son of Frank S. and Matilda (Van Deusen) Becker.

Roger was a graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School and was a dairy farmer since 1938. He was the proprietor of Becker's Mountain Dairy Inc., and the Dairy Deli.

As a community minded individual, Roger served on the Board of Directors at Cobleskill Hospital in its infancy, the Board of Directors for the Bank of Richmondville as well as for 26 years at SUNY Cobleskill Board of Directors. He devoted himself for 53 years serving on the Cobleskill Fair Board and also the former Mechanics Exchange Bank Board of Directors. Roger was an active member of the Exchange Club of Cobleskill.

He was also a member of the Zion Lutheran Church.

Roger was predeceased by his sons: Frank and Ronald Becker; his sisters: Harriet Knapp and Katie O'Neill, and his former wife, Harriet O'Brian Becker.

Family and friends are invited to a period of visitation to be held from 11 AM to 3 PM on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill. The funeral service will be private. Spring interment will be in Cobleskill Rural Cemetery.

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Memories & Candles

You were loved by many, considered a friend to all and will forever live in our memories as a dairy farmier who supplied milk to many growing families around the area. Everyone who drove by the Mountain Dairy and saw the light in your office knew you were home..You employed many, gave many their first job and flipped a coin for many a cup of coffee or lunch.
You were always there when I needed you, always helped when I needed

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You were loved by many, considered a friend to all and will forever live in our memories as a dairy farmier who supplied milk to many growing families around the area. Everyone who drove by the Mountain Dairy and saw the light in your office knew you were home..You employed many, gave many their first job and flipped a coin for many a cup of coffee or lunch.
You were always there when I needed you, always helped when I needed help and will forever live in my heart as a wonderful Uncle for whom I loved dearly.
Give my Mom (Your Sister) a big hug for me and tell her I miss her so very much and will love her always and forever! Tell Dad Im still fishing and thank you for the gift of a lifetime! be safe in God's arms.....you will be forever loved!!! brenda

Posted by: Brenda - xxxxxxxxxx, NY - xxxxxxxx Apr 21, 2013

Roger has always been a special person for me. He was always around as a family friend on Myers Road. I hold his memory dear and appreciate his laughter and kindness. As a child I knew his wife and sons and we kind of grew up together. We rode sleds down Myers Road in the winter and my precious Uncle Paul Gridley drove us back up so we could ride down again. Myers Road was/is a sacred place to me.

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Roger has always been a special person for me. He was always around as a family friend on Myers Road. I hold his memory dear and appreciate his laughter and kindness. As a child I knew his wife and sons and we kind of grew up together. We rode sleds down Myers Road in the winter and my precious Uncle Paul Gridley drove us back up so we could ride down again. Myers Road was/is a sacred place to me. I will always remember the Becker Farm and love the warmth it gave to me. I wish blessings to his remaining family and friends. I will always consider myself a part of a special "family" long ago on Myers Road. My roots are deep. Blessings to his family and loves ones.

I just found out that Roger has passed away.
He was a good friend and a good listener.
About 38 years ago we sat one afternoon and talked for 45 minutes.
I know he will be greatly missed by all.
Sandy Miller

Posted by: Sandy Miller - Citra, FL - a friend Mar 09, 2013

It's March 7th, and I have just received news of Roger's passing. My family and I are greatly saddened by the news. Roger was a good friend to us all. It's to be noted that Roger was a pioneer in his time. He created, invented and added to the life of Schoharie County, like no other. He made it possible for so many people to reach their potential.

Roger took particular pride in his grandchildren - talked of their achievements

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It's March 7th, and I have just received news of Roger's passing. My family and I are greatly saddened by the news. Roger was a good friend to us all. It's to be noted that Roger was a pioneer in his time. He created, invented and added to the life of Schoharie County, like no other. He made it possible for so many people to reach their potential.

Roger took particular pride in his grandchildren - talked of their achievements and their specialness.

My deepest sympathies to John and Buck, and the grandchildren he so often talked about with pride, and to all the family.

March 7, 2013 Friends

Posted by: Yvonne Capobianco - Albany, NY - friend Mar 07, 2013

The community has lost a friend. He was a farmer, a business person, a contributor to worthy causes, an educator, and a friend to all. He had a good life,but also carried the burden of the early loss of two sons. These losses were everyday burdens for him.

His involvement with the Cobleskill Fair, Cobleskill Hospital and SUNY Cobleskill Council are evidence of his strong community involvement. He was glad to support any youth program in sports, agriculture or education.

Roger will

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The community has lost a friend. He was a farmer, a business person, a contributor to worthy causes, an educator, and a friend to all. He had a good life,but also carried the burden of the early loss of two sons. These losses were everyday burdens for him.

His involvement with the Cobleskill Fair, Cobleskill Hospital and SUNY Cobleskill Council are evidence of his strong community involvement. He was glad to support any youth program in sports, agriculture or education.

Roger will be missed by many of his close friends and buddies in the Exchange Club but most by the "coffee group". Roger's silver coin will likely win him a good chance to get the"Gate" to open.

Posted by: Robert Mcguire - Milton,, DE - friend Mar 03, 2013

I am very sorru to hear about the loss of Roger.

Posted by: Gary Hayes - Middleburgh, NY - friend Mar 03, 2013

Mr. B., as I called him when I helped paint Dari-Deli and then worked there for him, was a great friend, not only to me, but to my parents and brothers. He and my Dad had so many great stories, and I am sure that they are reviewing those now getting ready to flip for coffee and go another round of double or nothing. Roger always asked about my family, how my career was going, and when I was coming

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Mr. B., as I called him when I helped paint Dari-Deli and then worked there for him, was a great friend, not only to me, but to my parents and brothers. He and my Dad had so many great stories, and I am sure that they are reviewing those now getting ready to flip for coffee and go another round of double or nothing. Roger always asked about my family, how my career was going, and when I was coming back to work at the Deli for him. He will truly be missed. My condolences to Bucky and the rest of the family. May the fond memories be cherished forever.
Lenny, Renee, Eric and Danielle Wallace, Jacksonville, FL

Posted by: Lenny Wallace - Jacksonville, FL - Friend Mar 02, 2013

To the Becker Family,
So many memories from the "old days" on the farm. Sitting on the back stoop eating strawberry ice cream. Swimming in the enclosed swimming pool (what a treat in winter that was). Driving mom's car into the garage, and so many more. Always a smile and a kind word. Many "try this" drinks in Fernando's.... but the funniest that I remember was Roger and Harriet coming to the house on Christmas morning and pulling up Harriet's skirt

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To the Becker Family,
So many memories from the "old days" on the farm. Sitting on the back stoop eating strawberry ice cream. Swimming in the enclosed swimming pool (what a treat in winter that was). Driving mom's car into the garage, and so many more. Always a smile and a kind word. Many "try this" drinks in Fernando's.... but the funniest that I remember was Roger and Harriet coming to the house on Christmas morning and pulling up Harriet's skirt to show mom and dad the new "panty hose" he had gotten for her. Always a friend. Personally I know that Roger is being welcomed at the round table in heaven and waiting for the "donut gang" to flip for coffee. May he rest in peace, if that is possible with the men that have been so patiently waiting for his arrival..... xoxo Kelly and Jeff Sperbeck

Sad to hear of Mr. Becker's passing...he was a true gentleman in every meaning of the word...a sweet man who would treat you with kindness and chivalry. A legend in our small town, one who touched the lives of so many young and old. If you grew up in Cobleskill, you heard of Roger Becker.
He also reminded me of a story I so loved...he used to work w/ my grandfather Collyer relating to the college and Cobleskill Sunshine Fair. Back

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Sad to hear of Mr. Becker's passing...he was a true gentleman in every meaning of the word...a sweet man who would treat you with kindness and chivalry. A legend in our small town, one who touched the lives of so many young and old. If you grew up in Cobleskill, you heard of Roger Becker.
He also reminded me of a story I so loved...he used to work w/ my grandfather Collyer relating to the college and Cobleskill Sunshine Fair. Back in the 'days' they would be at meetings, which led to going out for drinks. Many times Roger would take my grandfather home, but would only take him to the mud room door which led to the kitchen. He told me he 'feared' my grandmother to no end and never wanted to run into her when he brought grandpa home. (the woman was barely 5'2"....just love that story.
Every time I would see Roger he would always ask me about my grandmother before anyone else. It was an honor knowing such a great man, and so glad I had the chance to sit and talk to him a few times this past October. Will surely miss you sir!!! You were always kind to me, thank you!